What War Teaches Us About Courage | Captain Donovan Campbell

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

Dennis Prager speaks with Marine Captain Donovan Campbell, author of Joker One: A Marine Platoon’s Story of Courage, Leadership, and Brotherhood. Campbell shares his journey from Princeton and Harvard Business School to serving as a Marine officer in combat deployments across Iraq and Afghanistan.

Campbell reflects on the realities of war, the meaning of courage, and the responsibility of leading men into battle. He discusses fear, sacrifice, brotherhood, military training, and the extraordinary character of the Marines who served alongside him.

The conversation also explores how combat changes one’s understanding of life, time, duty, and faith. Through his experiences, Campbell offers powerful lessons about leadership, perseverance, and the preciousness of life.

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